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One child was admitted to St. Vincent's Orthopaedic
Hospital Eastcote, for in-patient treatment.
Two children received in-patient treatment at the Royal
Orthopaedic Hospital.
The total cost of in-patient treatment amounted to
£35 10s. 1d., towards which the parents contributed
£4 0s. 10d.
(g) Heart Disease and Rheumatism.
Eleven children suffering from heart disease are
attending the Special Open Air Day School for delicate
children. They are kept under constant supervision, and
instructions are given to parents as to their care.
One child suffering from rheumatism not complicated
by heart disease is also attending this school.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
The Schools have enjoyed another year of remarkable
freedom from infectious disease.
With regard to notifiable infectious disease, there has
been no definite outbreak.
There has been no Measles, and only a few cases of
Whooping Cough at the Infants' Schools, and no School
closure has been necessary.
OPEN AIR EDUCATION.
(a) Playground Classes.
In summer, classes are held in the playground whenever
possible at every School.
(b) Open air classrooms.
There is a bungalow classroom at Richmond Road
Infants' School, two sides of which can be opened.